2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2001 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental 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 180 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 885 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Sebring. 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, 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 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 (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2001 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
