2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart 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 167 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Arnage | Dart |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
