2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial is newer by 8 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) has 272 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1184 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Commercial has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 2008 Volkswagen Commercial
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Continental Commercial
Year Released 2000 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2461 cc
Horse Power 380 HP 108 HP
Torque 717 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 270 km/hour 139 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1236 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 5590 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 2580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 3560 mm