2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 467 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
Model | Defender | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |