2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2009 Kia Amanti is newer by 8 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 161 more horse power than 2009 Kia Amanti. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Amanti.
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, 2009 Kia Amanti, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2009 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
