2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 2003 Bentley Continental GT and 2003 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2003 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2003 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Saloon. 2003 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 2003 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Proton Saloon | |
Make | Bentley | Proton |
Model | Continental GT | Saloon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |