2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1987 Lada Samara

To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP) has 478 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1463 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1987 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Bentley Continental GTC 1987 Lada Samara
Make Bentley Lada
Model Continental GTC Samara
Year Released 2008 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1458 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 74 HP
Torque 650 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 71 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2388 kg 925 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.6 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 43 L