2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2000 Bentley Arnage and 2000 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Arnage 2000 Opel Corsa
Make Bentley Opel
Model Arnage Corsa
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4600 RPM
Top Speed 240 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2322 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 44 L


 

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