2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2012 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 3 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 473 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1465 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto 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 | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental GT | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |