2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens 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 1074 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 Kia Carens, 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 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Arnage | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |