1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928. 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | 928 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
