2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Porsche 911

To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (450 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1215 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Arnage 2011 Porsche 911
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Arnage 911
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6748 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 450 HP
Engine RPM 3250 RPM 7900 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 429 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 6750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4491 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2355 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 67 L


 

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