2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Renault Siete

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault Siete 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 351 more horse power than 1979 Renault Siete. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1979 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault Siete, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault Siete. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1979 Renault Siete 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.

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