2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 337 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GTC | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
