2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1414 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |