2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 242 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger. 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 617 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Arnage | Charger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |