2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1619 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 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 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Arnage | 124 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |