2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP) has 352 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | LaCrosse | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
