2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 99 more horse power than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
