2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |