1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille 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 203 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 465 kg more than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Arnage | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
