2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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, 2005 Renault Laguna, 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bentley Arnage 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Bentley Renault
Model Arnage Laguna
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 16.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 12.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.7 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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