2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 764 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Continental. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
Make | Bentley | Lotec |
Model | Continental | Sirius |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 1185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 1346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |