2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 333 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Arnage | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3230 mm |