2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 180 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Arnage | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
