2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GT | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
