1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 959. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 959. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 959 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |