2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1539 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2400 mm |
