2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Rover 45 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 404 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. 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 Rover 45, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Continental | 45 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1994 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |