2005 Rover 75 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 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 935 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. 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 Rover 75. 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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Rover | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |