1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1442 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (835 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (644 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
