2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1754 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 936 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 | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 936 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 700 kg |
