2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1500 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 282 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1500. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1963 Simca 1500. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1500. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Arnage | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
