2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 3 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. Both 2006 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Ferrari 599 are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Continental GT. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 620 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari 599. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 599. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 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 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental GT | 599 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |