2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2510 mm |
