2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 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 278 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409.
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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Arnage | 409 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
