1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1960 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Dauphine 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 367 more horse power than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1960 Renault Dauphine. 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 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1960 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Arnage | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
