2008 Bentley Arnage R vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage RL
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage R and 2008 Bentley Arnage RL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 450 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Arnage R. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage RL 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, both vehicles can yield 875 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage R | 2008 Bentley Arnage RL | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 96 L |
