2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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 (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 495 kg more than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Arnage | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
