2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2006 Fiat Strada 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 312 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
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, 2006 Fiat Strada, 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 (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Strada 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 | 2006 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Strada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
