2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is newer by 5 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
