2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 4 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 217 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS. 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2009 Lexus IS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | IS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |