2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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 43 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (510 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental GT | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
