2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline 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 1260 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Arnage | Skyline |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |