2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental GTC | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
