2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Opel Vectra

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra 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 400 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 652 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (223 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.

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