2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 463 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Corolla 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GTC | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
