2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 846 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental GT | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
