2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 BMW 323
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 323 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 58 more horse power than 2000 BMW 323. (341 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2000 BMW 323. 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) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2000 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 323 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
