2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino 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 223 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Dino. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino. 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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1972 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Arnage | Dino |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2560 mm |
