2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Bentley Continental GTC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 797 kg more than 2009 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
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2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | TSX | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5997 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 592 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1788 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |