2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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 448 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 985 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 | 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Continental GT | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
