2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1728 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Elan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |