2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental GT | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 28.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
