1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | S2 | 993 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2280 mm |