2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 501 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
Model | Continental GT | Veyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 7993 cc |
Engine Type | W | W |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 1184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 1500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 415 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 2.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 29 L/100km |