1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 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 141 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 968 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 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 92 L |
