2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 50 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (542 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 700 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera. 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 Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Continental GT | Panamera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Type | W | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |