2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1304 kg more than 2012 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |