2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 437 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1395 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |
