2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 283 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Arnage | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
