2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 411 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 758 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GT | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
