2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 388 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
Model | Freelander | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |