2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 240 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (519 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GTC | Suburban |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 148 L |