1990 Holden Apollo vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Apollo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Apollo | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Holden | Bentley |
| Model | Apollo | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2746 mm |
