2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 353 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Arnage | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2410 mm |