2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 493 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 478 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GT | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |