1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
