1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Porsche 908
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1784 kg more than 1970 Porsche 908.
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. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1970 Porsche 908 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 908 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 666 kg |