2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 168 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. 2002 Chevrolet SSR has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet SSR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | SSR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 449 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
