2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 3 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 319 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1485 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, 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 742 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (133 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 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 | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | |
Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
Model | Continental | Sirion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |