2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 685 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (876 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Caprice |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 346 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |