1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 932 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 2000 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 90 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
