2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Continental GT | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
