2006 Lexus RX vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus RX would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 810 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX. 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 GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus RX | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | RX | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
