2007 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 2007 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lancia Thesis. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Thesis. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Thesis 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Thesis | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Lancia | Bentley |
| Model | Thesis | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
