2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Arnage | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 273 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 | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2850 mm |
