2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
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 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Soarer 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 276 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 850 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer. 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 Toyota Soarer. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental GTC | Soarer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |