1964 Austin A 60 vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1964 Austin A 60. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 60 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 451 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 96 L |
