2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (835 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2500 mm |
