2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 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 411 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Celica. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1164 kg more than 2008 Toyota Celica. 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 2008 Toyota Celica. 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Celica. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Celica 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 | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GT | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
