2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 940 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Continental GTC | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
