2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GTC 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 926 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 616 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental GTC | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
