2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 940. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 940 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (279 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Arnage | 940 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |