2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac G6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac G6 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G6. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1215 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | G6 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
