2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Amanti 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 2006 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 761 kg more than 2006 Kia Amanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Arnage | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
