2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1975 Citroen GS
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen GS 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 344 more horse power than 1975 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1696 kg more than 1975 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1975 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Arnage | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |
