2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Arnage | 401 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |