2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 655 kg more than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2950 mm |
