2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, 2002 Porsche 996 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 837 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 996. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | 996 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |