2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 2 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 1222 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte, 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte 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 | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Forte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
