2001 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 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) has 352 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | Grand Prix | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
