2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
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 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 297 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental GT | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |