2008 Pontiac Torrent 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 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Torrent 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 337 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. (263 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. (339 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Torrent | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | Torrent | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 Weight | 1352 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
