2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1199 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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 729 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 307 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 876 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |