2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart 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 (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Bentley | MCC |
| Model | Arnage | Smart |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 21.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 3.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 22 L |
