2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2010 Kia Rio

To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio.

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, 2010 Kia Rio, 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Rio 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 2010 Kia Rio
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Rio
Year Released 2009 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6760 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 738 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4249 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2499 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 45 L


 

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