2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 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 284 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 656 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
| Model | Arnage | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 66 L |
