2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 7 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 477 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 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.
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2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental GT | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |