2011 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Opel Insignia 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 350 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Insignia 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:
| 2011 Opel Insignia | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Opel | Bentley |
| Model | Insignia | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2746 mm |
