2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 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), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1554 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.
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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1973 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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |