2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale

To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale 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) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale. (315 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale.

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) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale. (373 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale has manual transmission. 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bentley Arnage 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale
Make Bentley Maserati
Model Arnage Barchetta Straale
Year Released 2001 1991
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6750 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 315 HP
Torque 835 Nm 373 Nm
Top Speed 249 km/hour 299 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 1 seats


 

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