2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 Bentley Continental.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Bentley | GMC |
Model | Continental | Yukon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |