2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 298 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 395 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GTC | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 71 L |
