2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GTC.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Continental GTC | Arnage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |