2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (176 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 979 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental GT | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |