2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 9 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 90 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 612 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series. 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 2013 BMW 7 Series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
