2006 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS 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 347 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 938 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | IS | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
