2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental GTC and 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 755 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental GTC | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
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 | 567 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 59 L |