2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 402 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 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) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2425 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1407 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 57 L |
