2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 968 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
