2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia 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 391 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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 792 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Arnage | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
