2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra 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 262 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 860 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Electra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3030 mm |
