2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1974 Buick Centurion
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1974 Buick Centurion. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1974 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Centurion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3160 mm |
