2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Acura RL
To start off, 2011 Acura RL is newer by 11 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 121 more horse power than 2011 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 598 kg more than 2011 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RL 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 Acura RL | |
Make | Bentley | Acura |
Model | Continental | RL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4971 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |