2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. Both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 Bentley Continental GTC are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Continental GTC. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Continental GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental GT | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | W |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |