1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. 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 278 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Arnage | 401 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
