2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
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 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V 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 429 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. 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 2008 Honda FR-V. 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda FR-V 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 | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental GTC | FR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |