2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental GT | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |