2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 320 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.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 2005 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 320 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1993 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 | 6200 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 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |