2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1989 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Samurai.
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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 1989 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Continental GTC | Samurai |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |