1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
