2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Bentley Continental GT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GT | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 592 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |