2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento 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 (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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 (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |