2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Continental GTC | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1432 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |