1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 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 227 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1686 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 1300 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 2322 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 94 L |
