2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1587 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta. 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) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Arnage | Beta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 59 L |