2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva 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 1255 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 Opel Meriva, 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 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Arnage | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1364 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 | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |