2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
Model | Malibu | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |