2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 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 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Arnage | Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |