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 |