2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro 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 261 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 700 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Astro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 102 L |
