1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 268 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV 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.
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1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTV | Arnage |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |