2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Bentley | Proton |
Model | Continental GTC | Gen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |