2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1246 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |