2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3189 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
