1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (250 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1632 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Bentley | Caterham |
| Model | Arnage | C21 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2260 mm |
