2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1962 Steyr 700C
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 700C 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 330 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1782 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1962 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Bentley | Steyr |
| Model | Arnage | 700C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 1950 mm |
