2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. 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 (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 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.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 308 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |