2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Tahoe | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
