2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring 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 315 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. 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 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | Touring |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2510 mm |
