1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 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 (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1976 Seat 131. 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 @ 2150 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Arnage | 131 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
