2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 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 181 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1508 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Continental | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 44 L |