2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
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 Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Carnival, 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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Arnage | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 738 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |