2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 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 280 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |