2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
