2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GTC and 2006 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 261 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier. 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 2006 Buick Rainier. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental GTC | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
