2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |