1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven 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 315 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1926 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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 743 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Seven |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 34 L |