2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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 192 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Commodore.

Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Commodore. 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) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore 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 2012 Holden Commodore
Make Bentley Holden
Model Continental GTC Commodore
Year Released 2008 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 5976 cc
Engine Type W V
Horse Power 552 HP 360 HP
Torque 650 Nm 290 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.6 L/100km 14.4 L/100km


 

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