2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 207 is newer by 2 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, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. 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, 2007 Peugeot 207, 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 207 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 | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1560 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1319 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 50 L |