2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica 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 339 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Arnage | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2270 mm |
