2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1703 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Arnage | Marina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
