2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1458 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta, 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta 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.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Arnage | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |