2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 330 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.

Because 2006 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, 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 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 2006 Land Rover Defender
Make Bentley Land Rover
Model Arnage Defender
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 1950 RPM
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
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 17.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 93 L


 

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