2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental GT | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1837 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |