2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 210 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1766 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |