2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1262 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 668 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
