2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
