1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo and 1999 Bentley Arnage were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 163 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Dardo | Arnage |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 94 L |