2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW 745
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 6 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 75 more horse power than 2008 BMW 745. (325 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW 745. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 745. (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 745 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
