2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2005 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 272 kg more than 2005 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona, 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sedona |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 296 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |