2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP) has 383 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 885 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 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.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Arnage | 109 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |