2007 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Optima would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (222 Nm @ 4260 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Optima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Optima | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Kia | Bentley |
Model | Optima | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4260 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |