2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 10 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 306 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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, 2010 Renault Thalia, 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) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental | Thalia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 717 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2473 mm |