2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 Saab 03-Sep 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 281 more horse power than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (271 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 635 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. 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 2006 Saab 03-Sep. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GT 2006 Saab 03-Sep
Make Bentley Saab
Model Continental GT 03-Sep
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2790 cc
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 74.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 318 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 6.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.1 L/100km 10.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 61 L


 

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