2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 503 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
