2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental GT and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 277 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (276 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental GT | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
