2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Seat Altea

To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 262 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1081 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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, 2007 Seat Altea, 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea 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.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 2007 Seat Altea
Make Bentley Seat
Model Arnage Altea
Year Released 2002 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 138 HP
Torque 835 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1504 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 55 L


 

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