2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 2 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 276 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 661 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
