1999 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Renault | Bentley |
| Model | Laguna | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2746 mm |
