2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1062 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
