2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1967 Simca 1501

To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Simca 1501 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 419 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1567 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. 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 881 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1967 Simca 1501 has manual transmission. 1967 Simca 1501 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 1967 Simca 1501
Make Bentley Simca
Model Arnage 1501
Year Released 2007 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 1473 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 500 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 1001 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 75.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.3:1
Top Speed 270 km/hour 161 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1018 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 43 L