2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2001 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2001 Samsung SM5. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 713 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Samsung |
| Model | Continental | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
