2012 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental GTC and 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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 497 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 995 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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:

2012 Bentley Continental GTC 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Bentley Mitsubishi
Model Continental GTC Colt
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 567 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Top Speed 314 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.5 seconds 12 seconds
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2495 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4806 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1943 mm 1695 mm
Vehicle Height 1405 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2746 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 91 L 47 L


 

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