2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 845 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (415 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Arnage | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
