2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 83 L |
