2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1979 Maserati Bora.
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. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Bora 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 | 1979 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Arnage | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |