2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental GT and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 325 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GT | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 72 L |
