2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2000 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2000 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Bentley | Skoda |
Model | Continental GTC | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |