1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1946 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
