2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 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 254 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 Alfa Romeo 159, 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 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:
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 159 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |