1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1795 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 861 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTA | Arnage |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |