2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta 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 77 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Arnage | Invicta |
Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |