2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 445 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 940 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Mazda | Bentley |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Continental |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |