2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 840 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
Model | Continental GT | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5203 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 560 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |