2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC

To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 832 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche Boxster 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
Make Porsche Bentley
Model Boxster Continental GTC
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2686 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 1700 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 2567 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 90 L


 

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