1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Saturn SC is newer by 1 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 300 more horse power than 2000 Saturn SC. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC. 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, 2000 Saturn SC, 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 710 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Saturn |
| Model | Continental | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
