2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. 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 527 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Arnage | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |