2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avensis 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis, 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 195 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 | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
