2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental GTC | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1388 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |