1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 782 kg more than 1971 Maserati Indy. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Arnage | Indy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
