1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 715 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
