2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Arnage | Luce |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
