2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 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 315 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 194 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2256 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
