2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 685 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |
