2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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. 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 118 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (434 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Continental GT | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4690 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 434 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |