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 (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 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 1320 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 (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2405 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
