2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
