1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
