1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Coupe | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
