2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 138 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Sorento
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 262 HP
Torque 835 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 30.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L


 

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