2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Bentley Arnage were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 156 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |