2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 786 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4477 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |