2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Bentley |
| Model | Etude | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
