1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 1998 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. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |