2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 93 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (496 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari GTO. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2350 mm |