2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1984 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Seat Ibiza would be higher. 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 539 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1984 Seat Ibiza. 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 1984 Seat Ibiza. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ibiza. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1984 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1984 Seat Ibiza 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 Bentley Continental GT | 1984 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Bentley | Seat |
Model | Continental GT | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |