2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 382 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 367 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Trans Sport | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
