2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Nissan Primera

To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Primera 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 281 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera, 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Primera. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Primera 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 2005 Nissan Primera
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Arnage Primera
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 399 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 835 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2586 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.2 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 62 L


 

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