2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Continental and 2000 Skoda Octavia 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 320 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
