2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 301 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (149 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bentley Arnage 2004 Volkswagen Bora
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Arnage Bora
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6752 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 305 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 55 L


 

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