2008 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 478 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1397 kg more than 2008 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Fabia | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Skoda | Bentley |
| Model | Fabia | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
