1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1977 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Holden Statesman. (214 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 777 kg more than 1977 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Statesman. 1977 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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