2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont 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 (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Arnage | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
