2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 634 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (201 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 201 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |