2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 2006 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1400 kg more than 2006 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Continental GT | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
