2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 64 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 756 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400. 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) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 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.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 422 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |