2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 322 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 860 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1590 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
