1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1953 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 70 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |
