2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 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 27 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (424 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 665 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
