2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Arnage and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 312 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1307 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra, 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Astra 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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2007 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Arnage | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 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 | 2585 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 52 L |