1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE 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 (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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 @ 2150 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Arnage | FE |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
