2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 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 399 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1920 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 850 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 | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Arnage | 850 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |