2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 Opel Signum 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 (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (326 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Arnage | Signum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
