2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1999 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| 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 | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
