2007 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. 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 Mini Cooper. 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 (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Mini | Bentley |
| Model | Cooper | Continental |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
