2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 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 320 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 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 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Arnage | 626 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |