1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Continental 2010 Kia Sedona
Make Bentley Kia
Model Continental Sedona
Year Released 1999 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 422 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4811 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L


 

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