2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental GTC and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental GTC | Malibu |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |