2006 Acura RL vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 989 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | RL | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |
