2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 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 1368 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
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 Peugeot 307, 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1560 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
