2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Bentley Continental GT.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental GT | Arnage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |