2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 176 kg more than 1984 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1984 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Continental | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3300 mm |
