2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT 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 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Arnage | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |