2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 734 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1716 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |