2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Viper. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Arnage | Viper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |