2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 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 (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Arnage | 408 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
