2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |