2001 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2001 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 GMC Yukon. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Yukon | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
