1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 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 248 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Arnage | 145 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
