2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 893 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Arnage | Charger |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |