2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 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 119 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Elise. (433 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 459 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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 2010 Lotus Elise. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental GT | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |