2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 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 243 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 945 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Arnage | 412 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2910 mm |