2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (321 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 98 L |