2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1992 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1992 Dodge Viper. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Viper. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1992 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1992 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1992 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Arnage | Viper |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
