1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 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 261 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 1600 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 94 L |
