1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1722 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | 917 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 798 kg |