2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |