2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Continental. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental 1997 Porsche 911
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Continental 911
Year Released 2006 1997
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6748 cc 3589 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 276 HP
Torque 875 Nm 922 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2280 mm


 

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