2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 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. Both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2013 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. (600 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Continental GT. (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental 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 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental GT | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 621 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
