1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 75 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 52 kg more than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Arnage | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 583 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |