2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 945 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
