2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta 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 175 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
