2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
