2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse 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 381 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 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 (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Bentley | Triumph |
| Model | Arnage | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |
