2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 332 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GT 2006 GMC Canyon
Make Bentley GMC
Model Continental GT Canyon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 3458 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2340 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.1 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 72 L


 

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