2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Honda HR-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 HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V 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 470 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1268 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-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 HR-V | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Continental GTC | HR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |