2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Ferrari Maranello

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari Maranello 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 44 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 775 kg more than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari Maranello 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.

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