2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (402 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1787 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | 917 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 798 kg |
