2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 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 377 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1949 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1949 Rover P4 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 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Arnage | P4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |