2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 BMW Z4 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 225 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4. 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
