2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1987 Nissan Santana, 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 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Santana 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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