2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 150 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1037 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Arnage | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2430 mm |