2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 263 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
| Model | Arnage | VIP |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
