2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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 262 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 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 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Arnage | 131 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |