2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Hyundai | Bentley |
| Model | Elantra | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
