2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 147 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 592 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |