1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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 219 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1372 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GT | Arnage |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2322 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |