2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine 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 462 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1953 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 818 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Arnage | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 38 L |
