1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sorento |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |