2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 959. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 959. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 959 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |
