1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 653 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1767 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
