2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT 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 458 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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 2007 Kia Rio. 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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental GT | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
