2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Fiat Croma

To start off, 2007 Fiat Croma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 940 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma.

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, 2007 Fiat Croma, 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 671 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental 2007 Fiat Croma
Make Bentley Fiat
Model Continental Croma
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2198 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 145 HP
Torque 875 Nm 204 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 94.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
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 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 62 L


 

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