2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental 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 1165 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |