2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |