2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Mitsubishi Magna 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 280 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 Mitsubishi Magna, 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2005 Mitsubishi Magna
Make Bentley Mitsubishi
Model Continental Magna
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 2100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 86.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2730 mm


 

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