2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (233 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Impala, 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 (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Impala |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
