2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 241 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Arnage | Valiant |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |