1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bentley Continental | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 914 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 290 mm |
