2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 BMW 740
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 740 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 (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 803 kg more than 2001 BMW 740. 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 (875 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 740. (410 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2001 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 740 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
