2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 187 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 667 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento 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.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Bentley Arnage 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Sorento
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 264 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 270 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 8.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1918 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5010 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 80 L


 

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