2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 6 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 448 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 2012 Dacia Duster. 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 733 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster 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.
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2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Bentley | Dacia |
Model | Continental GTC | Duster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |