2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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 290 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental GTC | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
