2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo 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 306 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1600 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 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. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Bentley | Smart |
| Model | Continental | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1820 mm |
