2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental GTC | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |