2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper 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 384 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper. 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 2005 Mini Cooper. 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) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Continental GTC | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |