1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1745 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulietta | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 840 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
