2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 10 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 144 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 330. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 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 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 330 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |