1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 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 230 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 706 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sorento |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |