2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Buick Lucerne
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP) has 325 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 442 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne. 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 2008 Buick Lucerne. 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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental GT | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4565 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |