2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 150 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4194 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
