2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Elantra 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
Make Hyundai Bentley
Model Elantra Continental GTC
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Flex Fuel
Top Speed 208 km/hour 314 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 seconds 4.5 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1195 kg 2495 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1943 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1405 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 91 L


 

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