2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 429 more horse power than 2009 Opel Tigra. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2009 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Tigra. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Tigra has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Tigra 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 | 2009 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental GT | Tigra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |