1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman 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 128 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (272 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (490 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.

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