2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2003 Bentley Continental and 2003 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6, 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
