2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
