1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 802 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 117 L |
