2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 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 250 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 617 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2901 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
