2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 296 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Arnage | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
