1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Express |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
