2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 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 183 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |