2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1124 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 430 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 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 | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |