2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. 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 169 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 765 kg more than 1996 BMW 735. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 735 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
