2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1560 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Continental GT 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Bentley Mazda
Model Continental GT Familia
Year Released 2009 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type W dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 552 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.4:1
Top Speed 318 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 61 L


 

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