2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 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 168 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 915 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 840 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
