2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 138 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 512 BB |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |