2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 4 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 1016 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 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 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Sonata 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 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
Model | Continental | Sonata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 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 | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2794 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |