2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 140 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. 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, 2012 Kia Sportage, 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 2012 Kia Sportage
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Sportage
Year Released 2002 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 260 HP
Torque 835 Nm 364 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 1850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1502 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1854 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 30.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 58 L


 

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