2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
