2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. 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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio 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 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental GTC | Palio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
