2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
