2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 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 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 966 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Arnage | 230 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 65 L |