2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166. 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. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Arnage | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |