2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914.
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 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | 914 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |