2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1075 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Arnage Corvette
Year Released 2002 1963
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5353 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 839 Nm 488 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 82.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2500 mm


 

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