2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M 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 132 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 534 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
Model | Continental | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1916 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 76 L |