2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 406 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 406.
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 Peugeot 406, 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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 406. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 406 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 | 2008 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Arnage | 406 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |