2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore 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 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Commodore 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Arnage | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
