2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 972 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 307. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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:
| 2008 Peugeot 307 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Peugeot | Bentley |
| Model | 307 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| 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 | 0 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
