2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown 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 398 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Arnage | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
