2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1530 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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2008 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Arnage | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |