2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 129 more horse power than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. (512 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Continental GT | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 512 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
