2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2078 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
