2009 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago would be higher. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Bentley Continental GT. (567 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2012 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 890 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago. (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Lamborghini | Bentley |
Model | Murcielago | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6496 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 660 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 29.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |