2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1800 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic 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 | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Arnage | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |