2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Express |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 117 L |