2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster 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 256 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster. 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 (835 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Arnage | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
