2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1575 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 98 L |