1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 236 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Arnage |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 570 Nm |
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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2322 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 94 L |