2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus IS would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2004 Lexus IS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |