2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
