2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Arnage | 1900 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |