2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Statesman 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 (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 764 kg more than 2004 Holden Statesman. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Statesman |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |