2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental GT | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
