2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century 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 396 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. 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 784 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Arnage | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |