2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental T | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |