2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 438 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Bentley | SsangYong |
| Model | Continental GT | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
