2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Picanto

To start off, both 2008 Bentley Arnage and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1657 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.

Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 776 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2008 Kia Picanto
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Picanto
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 0 HP
Torque 875 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 288 km/hour 154 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.8 seconds 17.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 928 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3500 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 35 L


 

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