2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL 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 295 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1035 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.
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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | TL | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |