2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW

To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW 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 56 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. (395 HP @ 5160 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW 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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