2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1992 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1992 BMW 530. 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1992 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
