2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 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 253 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 318 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
