2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 BMW M3

To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW M3 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 7 more horse power than 2002 BMW M3. (444 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2002 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (480 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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