2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 994 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 92 L |