2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 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 117 more horse power than 1997 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Arnage | F355 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
