1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 64 L |
