2000 Kia Rio vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Rio would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2000 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1515 kg more than 2000 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Rio | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Kia | Bentley |
| Model | Rio | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3065 mm |
