2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 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 310 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1485 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2006 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Panda |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |