2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice 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 302 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 935 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2950 mm |
