2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown 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 297 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown. 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 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Arnage | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |