2004 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2004 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2005 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | MDX | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 553 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
