2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda 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, 2011 Fiat Panda 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 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda 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 | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Panda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
