2008 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2008 Bentley Arnage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2008 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 2008 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTV | Arnage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 450 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |