2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century 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 (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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 (835 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Century |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2760 mm |
