2004 Vauxhall VX220 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT

To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Vauxhall VX220 2010 Bentley Continental GT
Make Vauxhall Bentley
Model VX220 Continental GT
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Roadster Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Horse Power 217 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1750 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 2350 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1379 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.9 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 90 L


 

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