1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge 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 786 kg more than 2005 Dodge 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Arnage | Viper |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100.6 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 | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |