2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1581 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana, 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 (835 Nm) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.

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