2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival 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 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 475 kg more than 2011 Kia Carnival. 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 2011 Kia Carnival. 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 (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental GT | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |