2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2011 Holden Captiva 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 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 2011 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 533 kg more than 2011 Holden 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 2011 Holden 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 2011 Holden Captiva. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2011 Holden 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 | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental GT | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1990 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 | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
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 | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |