2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1961 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 854 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Arnage | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |
