2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen

To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Bentley Arnage 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
Make Bentley BMW
Model Arnage Veritas Rennsportwagen
Year Released 2005 1949
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 3250 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1040 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2260 mm