2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Rainier 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 222 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Because 2003 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rainier. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
