2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Captiva | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
