2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. 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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Bentley | SsangYong |
| Model | Continental | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
