2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 10 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 182 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 920 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Regal |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
