2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
