2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2006 GMC Sierra

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GTC and 2006 GMC Sierra 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 252 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GTC 2006 GMC Sierra
Make Bentley GMC
Model Continental GTC Sierra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 5965 cc
Engine Type W V
Horse Power 552 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 881 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2580 kg 2436 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 6570 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2450 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 4250 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.3 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 132 L


 

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