2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda Octavia 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 446 more horse power than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda Octavia.
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 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Bentley | Skoda |
Model | Arnage | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |