2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Bentley | De Tomaso |
| Model | Arnage | Bigua |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2680 mm |
