2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Clio would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2001 Renault Clio. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 885 kg more than 2001 Renault Clio. 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) has 770 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Arnage | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
