2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1981 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
