2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Corvette. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1976 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |