2009 Acura TL vs. 2005 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 488 kg more than 2009 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2005 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | TL | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 553 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 26.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
