1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 70 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 94 L |
