2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Continental and 2000 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 695 kg more than 2000 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera 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, 2000 Opel Frontera 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 673 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Frontera 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 | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |