2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Kia Sorento 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 361 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 433 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2017 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |