2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 302 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2004 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 (876 Nm) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 318 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
