2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 GMC Acadia. 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, 2009 GMC Acadia, 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Arnage | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
