2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1145 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. 2006 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. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 2585 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |