1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 708 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Turbo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 58 L |
