2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP) has 354 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1585 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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 Renault Thalia, 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) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Arnage | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2473 mm |
