2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1089 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Avalanche | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
