2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire 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 1745 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.

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 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 1964 Triumph Spitfire
Make Bentley Triumph
Model Arnage Spitfire
Year Released 2002 1964
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1147 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 62 HP
Torque 839 Nm 91 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 69.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 76 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 705 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 3690 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2110 mm


 

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