2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. (602 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Arnage | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2710 mm |
