2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental GT | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 553 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 152 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 | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |