1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 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 79 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
