2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. 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 477 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. 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 2009 Toyota Prius. 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 569 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
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2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental GT | Prius |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |