2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 456 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GT 2006 Toyota Corolla
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Continental GT Corolla
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1396 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 71.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 318 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 12 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.1 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 55 L


 

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