2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GTC and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 202 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (390 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 13 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental GTC | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
