1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 356 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2110 mm |
