2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 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 465 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1952 Skoda 1200. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Arnage | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
