2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 395 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |