2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental GTC | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |