2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 965 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 166 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
