2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Thesis 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 555 kg more than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 586 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Continental | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3179 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
