2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 BMW M3

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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M3 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 BMW M3. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2001 BMW M3. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M3 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.

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