2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
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 | 2585 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |