2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 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 100 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
