2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Arnage | P5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
