2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Kia Retona

To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Retona 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 309 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 713 kg more than 2002 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Retona. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Arnage 2002 Kia Retona
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Retona
Year Released 2005 2002
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 399 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 835 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1872 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2370 mm


 

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