2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan Aero 8 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 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Morgan |
| Model | Continental | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
