2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is newer by 5 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Bentley Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
