2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 425 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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 | 1989 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Arnage | Samurai |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2490 mm |