2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Captiva 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 444 more horse power than 2007 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Captiva 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 | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental GT | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |