2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 22 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 997 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5740 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
