2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (700 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4805 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |