2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Arnage | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 8187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 109.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 101 L |