1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 273 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 110 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
