2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 8 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 86 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 575 kg more than 2012 BMW 740. 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 740 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |