2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Nissan | Bentley |
Model | Frontier | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |