1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 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 232 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Arnage | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2480 mm |
