2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 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 249 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 970 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 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 | 2002 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 63 L |
