2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2002 Vauxhall Omega
Make Bentley Vauxhall
Model Continental Omega
Year Released 2005 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2198 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1605 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2740 mm


 

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