2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1985 BMW 333
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 333. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 333 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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 (875 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 333. (705 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 333. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 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.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 1985 BMW 333 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 333 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1502 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |