2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Fiat 124
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 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 1538 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124.
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 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 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 | 1971 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Arnage | 124 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 839 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
