2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo 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 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 454 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.

Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart ForTwo. 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 691 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GTC 2008 Smart ForTwo
Make Bentley Smart
Model Continental GTC ForTwo
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5998 cc 999 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Horse Power 552 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 881 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 318 km/hour 249 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 2730 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 1870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 52 L


 

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