2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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 394 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 157 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental GTC | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.9 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 | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
