2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 7 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 139 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 130 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
