2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Riley 4 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) has 426 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4.
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 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Bentley | Riley |
Model | Arnage | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 738 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |