2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForFour 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 567 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Bentley | Smart |
Model | Continental GT | ForFour |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |