1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 760 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 67 L |
