2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 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 203 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1403 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Arnage | 420 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2610 mm |
