2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental GTC | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
