2001 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2002 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 2002 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. (163 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTV | Arnage |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 839 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |