1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1200S 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1467 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S. 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Arnage | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 53 L |
