1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1565 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 719 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GT | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |
