1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 (738 Nm) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Arnage |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6760 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 738 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |