2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Rageous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Rageous 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 68 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (312 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Rageous has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Rageous will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1999 Pontiac Rageous
Make Bentley Pontiac
Model Continental Rageous
Year Released 2000 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5737 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 312 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2970 mm


 

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