1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Porsche 996
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 996. (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 996. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 996 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 | 1999 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 996 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
