2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental GT | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 278 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
