2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 715 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |