2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 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 314 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Bentley | Wartburg |
| Model | Arnage | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 40 L |
