2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 BMW 728
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 728 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 303 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728.
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 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1998 BMW 728 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 728 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
