2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1994 BMW M5
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 799 kg more than 1994 BMW M5. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Bentley Arnage | 1994 BMW M5 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |