2004 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 885 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Aceca | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |