2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. Both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2003 Bentley Continental GT are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 552 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental GT | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 26.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
