2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (835 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2500 mm |
