2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona 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 176 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona. 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, 2006 Kia Sedona, 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 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
