2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 995 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | 40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
