2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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 Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 152 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental GT | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |
