2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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 247 more horse power than 2011 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 585 kg more than 2011 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Bentley | Acura |
| Model | Continental GT | TL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
