2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 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 293 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 132 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 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Arnage | 132 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.2 mm |
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 | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |