1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT 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 261 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Arnage | GT |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
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 Length | 5400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 53 L |