2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 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 277 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (144 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2009 Mazda 5. 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, 2009 Mazda 5, 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 690 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 5 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 | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |