2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Arnage | 403 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 146 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |