1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 380 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1970 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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 (835 Nm) has 797 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 1710 mm |
