2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1957 Bristol 405. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Arnage | 405 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 72 L |