2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 6 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 263 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 949 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma. 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, 2011 Fiat Croma, 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Croma. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Croma 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 | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Croma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
