2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 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 55 more horse power than 1996 Venturi 400. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Venturi |
| Model | Arnage | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2500 mm |
