2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 762 kg more than 2008 Acura TL. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2006 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | TL | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |