2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Bristol Fighter. (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Bristol Fighter. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Arnage | Fighter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 787 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
