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 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (385 HP @ 5250 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.
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 | 5996 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
