2000 Peugeot 406 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 406 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 433 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 950 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Peugeot 406. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 406. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2000 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 2000 Peugeot 406 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:
| 2000 Peugeot 406 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Peugeot | Bentley |
| Model | 406 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |
