2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Jeep Compass 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 468 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass. 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 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Compass 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Bentley | Jeep |
| Model | Continental GT | Compass |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
