1999 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 911. (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 735 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche 911 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Porsche | Bentley |
| Model | 911 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 91 L |
