2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Nissan Micra

To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage 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 364 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1541 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 747 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Micra 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 2007 Nissan Micra
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Arnage Micra
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 1386 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 3250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 270 km/hour 172 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1044 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3720 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 46 L


 

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