2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Continental T. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Continental T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 480 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Continental T. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental T | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | 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 | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
