2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 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 414 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental GT | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
