2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 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 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Bentley | Isuzu |
| Model | Arnage | Bellett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
