2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Continental | iOn |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1080 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |