2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 6 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 355 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 630 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 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 | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Continental GT | 159 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.6 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 | 2385 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |