2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 940 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Kia | Bentley |
| Model | Carnival | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
