1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. (602 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
