2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Lexus SC 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 274 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Lexus SC | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | SC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4292 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 278 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |