2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1973 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
