2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.

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) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (644 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Bentley Oldsmobile
Model Arnage Toronado
Year Released 2009 1969
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6760 cc 6967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 385 HP
Torque 738 Nm 644 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 104.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 101 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
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 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 3030 mm


 

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