2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda 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 482 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Fiat Panda 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda 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 | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1251 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
