2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1795 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 822 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Arnage | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2190 mm |
