2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Buick Regal

To start off, both 2002 Bentley Arnage and 2002 Buick Regal were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 195 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Regal.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 2002 Buick Regal
Make Bentley Buick
Model Arnage Regal
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 205 HP
Torque 835 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.4:1
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 2585 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 64 L


 

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