2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (415 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (563 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Arnage 2004 Porsche 911
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Arnage 911
Year Released 2008 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6750 cc 3588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 415 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 563 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.3 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1537 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 64 L


 

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