2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 1222 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
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, 2010 Kia Soul, 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 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Soul |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
