1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 935 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Arnage | 408 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
