2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 328 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 900 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Arnage | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3030 mm |