2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 5 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 1152 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1390 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1404 mm |
