1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 732 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1996 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Arnage | Viper |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |