2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Chevrolet Express are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GT | Express |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |