1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 2001 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Tundra |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3270 mm |