2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 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 342 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 502 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 54 L |
