1961 Austin A 55 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 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 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 299 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. 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 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 55 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1120 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |
