2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Continental | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
