2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird 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 165 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Arnage | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
