2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Avalanche | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
