2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 935 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. 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 Audi A4, 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 (876 Nm) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A4 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1784 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 23.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
