2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1964 Steyr 500

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 381 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 2105 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 803 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 500 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.

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