2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Malibu 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 1110 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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2002 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Malibu |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |