2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental GTC | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |