2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 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 309 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Arnage | P4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
