2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GTC and 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 267 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental GTC | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
