2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 765 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental GTC | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2470 mm |
