2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, 2010 Kia Optima is newer by 3 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 325 more horse power than 2010 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima. 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, 2010 Kia Optima, 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 772 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Optima 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 | 2010 Kia Optima | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Arnage | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 62 L |