2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 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 (401 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75.
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 Rover 75, 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Continental | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |