2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady 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 315 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1541 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Arnage | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |