1993 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | 911 | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1379 mm |
