2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1607 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Chevrolet Spark | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GT | Spark |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 15.4 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 | 2385 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |