1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 2005 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 807 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 500 | Arnage |
Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 839 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3120 mm |