2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena 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, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1376 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena. 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 Siena, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 801 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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 Siena | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Siena |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1581 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 67.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1074 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 54 L |