2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 1080 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
