2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Bentley Arnage and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 247 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.
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2003 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Arnage | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |