2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 GMC Sonoma
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 GMC Sonoma 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 (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 GMC Sonoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Sonoma 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, 2005 GMC Sonoma 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sonoma. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 GMC Sonoma has manual transmission. 2005 GMC Sonoma 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 | 2005 GMC Sonoma | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Continental | Sonoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
