2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 710 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 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 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Arnage | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |