1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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, both vehicles can yield 316 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 880 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
