1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Alfa 6 | Arnage |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |