2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 712 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Arnage | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |
