2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 7 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 279 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1291 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo, 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 2007 Volkswagen Polo
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Continental Polo
Year Released 2000 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 95.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 270 km/hour 188 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2470 mm


 

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