2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Arnage and 2009 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (416 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 955 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (503 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Arnage | IS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
