2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Swift is newer by 5 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 321 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Swift. 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, 2005 Suzuki Swift, 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 742 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2005 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Continental | Swift |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |