1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (700 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | 911 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Top Speed | 342 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2746 mm |
