2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 6,748 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 1050 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

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 Rover 75, 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 2008 Rover 75
Make Bentley Rover
Model Arnage 75
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 0 HP
Torque 875 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 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 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 288 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 65 L


 

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