2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 GMC Acadia. 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, 2008 GMC Acadia, 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Bentley Arnage 2008 GMC Acadia
Make Bentley GMC
Model Arnage Acadia
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 835 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.2:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2655 kg 2141 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 16.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 83 L


 

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