2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Lada Calina 1118
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Calina 1118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Calina 1118 would be higher. Both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2003 Lada Calina 1118 are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2003 Lada Calina 1118.
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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada Calina 1118 has manual transmission. 2003 Lada Calina 1118 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 | 2003 Lada Calina 1118 | |
| Make | Bentley | Lada |
| Model | Continental | Calina 1118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
